I recently moved to (West) London from overseas and have to do some reasonably major renovation work on a 2-bed flat. This will include re-doing the floors, removing the dreaded "woodchip" wallpaper and therefore possibly re-plastering, replacing or fixing Artex-ed ceilings and possibly some dated/inefficient windows, and re-doing a kitchen. I am not sure what type of professional to call to get an overall plan and estimates or where to look for such professionals.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 26, 2012 -
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How should I arrange and decorate my new teeny studio apartment to make it feel homey but not cramped, and not like I'm spending all my time in my bedroom?
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posted by lunasol
on Oct 7, 2011 -
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I finally have a room of my own to decorate! ...And it's the size of a walk-in closet! Help me figure out how to make this tiny space into my home.
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posted by showbiz_liz
on Sep 20, 2011 -
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Considering moving into a basement apartment, just can't get over the basement-ness of it all. Any strategies for making it feel more welcoming?
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posted by kmtiszen
on Feb 28, 2011 -
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I am moving into a large windowless room in the middle of a nice industrial loft apartment. I need help figuring out how to make it an airy, light, pleasant place to be. I would love to hear suggestions for aesthetic solutions to make it feel light and airy, as well as what you would do to the walls of this space construction-wise (windows? vents?).
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posted by jennyjenny
on Nov 22, 2010 -
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I now am the proud leaser of an apartment, and more pertinently, of an unfurnished bedroom. Before I go out and say "this looks nice, I'll buy it," what are some good resources, tips, threads, or hacks for furnishing and decorating a bedroom or living space or the like?
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posted by Jacen Solo
on Aug 31, 2010 -
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Decorating Filter: I'm moving to a new apartment and finally want to rid myself my cheap, student cultch and want to have a more modern, adult decor. Problem One - I don't know what I need to avoid/get rid of to keep my new place looking professional rather than studenty. Problem Two - I don't have a giant amount of money to spend on new items to decorate with.
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posted by gwenlister
on Mar 27, 2010 -
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Making the apartment my own and I want it to SCREAM "girly." I am doing lace, pearls, and ruffles. What are some great design on a dime ideas or websites for additional design concepts?
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posted by penguingrl
on Mar 12, 2010 -
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How can I introduce some color in my very brown apartment - AND - can you recommend some cheap sources for cool/hip furnishings & paintings?
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posted by pilibeen
on Nov 2, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a detailed and thorough guide on home lighting principles and ideas. Where is this source?
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posted by bouchacha
on Apr 22, 2009 -
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In a few weeks I'll be moving into a new apartment. I have the option of painting the walls (as long as they go back to white when I move out), and I'd like to do something really cool. What should I do?
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posted by Quidam
on Aug 23, 2007 -
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Are there any general rules for interior decorating, with emphasis on making the best use of space?
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posted by mintchip
on Mar 16, 2007 -
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My new apartment has a balcony with some pretty strange dimensions. It's only 3 and a half feet deep (wall to railing) but it's over 25 feet long.
I'm really not using the space, I'd like to come up with some cool uses for it.
The best idea I have so far is a hammock (there's a pretty solid wooden awning above that I could anchor it to) but I'd almost be afraid of toppling out over the (3 foot high) rails if I rolled over.
How can I make this a space that me and my guests will want to use?
posted by shanevsevil
on Jul 4, 2006 -
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Is there any aesthetically pleasing way to arrange two computers (and desks, office chairs), a TV (and table), and a big comfy couch in a single room. I'm always embarrassed at the ugliness of my functional apartment when people come over.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Feb 12, 2006 -
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I'm moving into a new apartment this week, and it's pretty small by most standards. Does anyone have any decorating tips for tiny apartments (studios in particular), and suggestions for cheap places to get a new bed and other necessities?
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posted by Kellydamnit
on Jun 2, 2005 -
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I am looking for books and/or magazines with lots of photos of pre-20th Century living spaces. Why, you ask? Because I'm trying to paint the walls of my 115 year-old brownstone apartment in a color that (1) I like and (2) complements the architecture.
posted by ParisParamus
on Dec 10, 2004 -
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